A 29-year-old female reports a pattern of binge eating followed by misuse of laxatives. Lab work reveals a serum potassium of 2.8 mEq/L, chloride of 90 mEq/L, and bicarbonate of 32 mEq/L. This pattern is characteristic of:

Which of the following is a core feature of Neurocognitive Disorder with Lewy Bodies but not typically of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated. Round weight to the nearest tenth if indicated.43.5 kg = _____ lb

A 22-year-old male with a history of stimulant use presents with psychosis. A key task for the clinician is to differentiate between a primary psychotic disorder and a substance-induced psychotic disorder. Which of the following would most strongly suggest a primary psychotic disorder like schizophrenia?

A patient is prescribed lurasidone for bipolar depression. To ensure the medication’s efficacy, the PMHNP must educate the patient on which key point regarding its administration?

A 50-year-old woman is prescribed mirtazapine for depression and insomnia. At a dose of 15 mg, she reports significant sedation and increased appetite. The PMHNP knows this is due to the medication’s potent antagonism of which receptor?

A 25-year-old female reports a lifelong pattern of social inhibition and intense fear of rejection. She avoids new relationships unless she is certain of being liked and views herself as socially inept. She longs for connection but is paralyzed by fear. This is most characteristic of which personality disorder?

Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated. Round weight to the nearest tenth if indicated.134 lb = _____ kg

A client received 25.2 milligrams (mg) of medication in tablet form. Each tablet contained 4.2 mg of medication. How many tablets (tabs) were given to the client? 

A 35-year-old woman with Borderline Personality Disorder is in therapy. She reports feeling empty and often engages in superficial cutting to “feel something.” During a session, she describes her new partner as “the most perfect person” she’s ever met, a stark contrast to the previous week when she described him as “a monster.” This rapid shifting between extremes is an example of what defense mechanism?